Holiday Gifts that Last All Year

By Kirsten Chang, CNBC.com

Gifts-of-the-Month Clubs

The holidays are a great time to show your loved ones how much you care, but why limit these sentiments to once a year? Instead, you can send them love all year round by purchasing gift-of-the-month specials from retailers such as J. Crew and Jacques Torres.

To join these clubs, there is no secret password or embarrassing initiation process, but be warned: You may have to splurge a little.

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Shoe of the MonthShoe of the Month

Company: J. Crew
Price: $1,800 (one year)

For the chic city dwellers addicted to fine footwear, J. Crew's secretive Shoe of the Month Club is guaranteed to deliver stylish new thrills each month. With a choice of heels, flats, or a combination of both, recipients will enjoy products specially selected by the store's in-house designers.



Chocolate of the MonthChocolate of the Month

Company: Jacques Torres
Price: $145 (three months); $284 (six months); $540 (12 months)

Indulge in a brand new batch of mouth-watering, finely crafted chocolates each month with this delectable order. Jacques "Mr. Chocolate" Torres himself will personally select an array of his newest delicacies to send each month. Samples include a 24-piece champagne truffle box and dark chocolate bark, to tins of chocolate-covered almonds, cornflakes, pretzels, and cherries.



Cheesecake of the MonthCheesecake of the Month

Company: Eli's Cheesecake
Price: $90 (three months); $175 (six months); $345 (12 months)

For that friend or family member with an insatiable sweet tooth, a Cheesecake of the Month Club is the perfect find. Each month, Eli's Cheesecake will deliver a decadent, nine-inch cheesecake - including original plain, chocolate peanut butter, and white chocolate peppermint flavors - that serves up to 14.


Perfume of the MonthFragrance of the Month

Company: PerfumeEmporium.com
Price: Women's Perfume - $67.99 (six months); $100 (12 months)
Price: Men's Cologne - $50 (six months); $100 (12 months)

Send that special someone in your life a fresh new fragrance each month. Both the Mini Perfume and Cologne of the Month clubs allow members to slip into sensational scents from designers like Calvin Klein, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana.

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